Adjunct Faculty - Psychology Waxahachie, TX, United States and 3 more Trending Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for teaching a variety of undergraduate courses. Teaching assignment may include classes on the Corsicana, Waxahachie, Midlothian, or Mexia Campuses. Please indicate campus preference on application. Summer classes may be available for assignment. Will perform other duties as assigned. GENERAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: TEACHING Instructors are expected to serve as student advocates. Instructors shall provide student-centered learning opportunities. All instructors must make continuing efforts to improve the quality of their courses. Instructors are expected to conduct classroom instruction at the highest possible level of quality, efficiency, and interest for students. Instructors shall communicate
their knowledge and experience effectively to students. Instructors shall have good rapport with students in class, instilling an atmosphere in which students are engaged and feel comfortable asking questions. Instructors shall evaluate students regularly and fairly based on outcomes and objectives identified in course syllabi. Instructors shall conduct classes that encourage critical thinking skills and/or instill
professionalism in the students. Instructors shall respect student privacy and comply with FERPA laws. Instructors shall grade and return assignments and tests in a timely manner. Instructors shall respond to student correspondence in a reasonable and timely manner. Instructors shall utilize student evaluations to improve the quality of their instruction. Instructors shall adequately plan courses so that content is
up to date and presented in an orderly manner. Instructors shall provide course averages to students at regular intervals throughout the semester. COURSE MANAGEMENT Instructors will utilize the departmentally adopted and approved textbook for every course taught and will require students to use that text in the instructional process. All faculty will be responsible for classroom management. Clear expectations and
standards for optimum learning will be discussed on the first day of class or within the first week of classes so that all students will understand the learning environment at Navarro College. Instructors are expected to plan and develop efficient procedures for evaluating student learning. Instructors are expected to develop efficient procedures for notifying students of poor academic performance. All instructors
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